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Which Extracurricular Activities Can Give You an Admissions Edge
About this webinar

From an admissions standpoint, a strong academic profile alone is not enough to gain admission into highly selective colleges and universities. Applicants must also convey to admissions committees a purposeful commitment to involvement and leadership outside the classroom. In this webinar you and your child will learn: 

  • Why extracurricular and summer activities matter to admissions officers 
  • Which activities provide applicants with opportunities to differentiate themselves
  • How leadership is evaluated – and what other qualities colleges are looking for
  • The most common misconceptions about extracurricular activities
About the speakers
Sarah Pinson

Sarah received a BA from Davidson College and M.Div. from Vanderbilt University. Sarah has more than seven years of admissions and advising experience at several institutions, including Emory University, College of Charleston and Vanderbilt. Sarah also spent five years working in nonprofit program management and leads AcceptU’s partnerships with college access organizations. Sarah manages a caseload of clients as well as a team of AcceptU counselors. Sarah is an IECA Associate Member.